Message type: E = Error
Message class: QE - RM-QSS Fehlertexte zur Ergebniserfassung
Message number: 485
Message text: A selected characteristic is already in a signature process
You want to complete the selected characteristics.
You cannot complete the characteristics because a multilevel signature
strategy was selected via the signature strategy.
The characteristics can only be completed via the transaction for
continuing the signature process. Choose <LS>Logistics
</> -> <LS>Quality Management</> -> <LS>Quality Inspection</> ->
<LS>Worklist</> -> <LS>Signature Process</>.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
QE485
- A selected characteristic is already in a signature process ?The SAP error message QE485, which states "A selected characteristic is already in a signature process," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This error indicates that the characteristic you are trying to work with is currently being processed in a signature process, which means it is locked for changes or updates until that process is completed.
Cause: Concurrent Processing: The characteristic is being used in another transaction or process that requires a signature, such as a quality inspection or a quality notification. Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a characteristic is locked for signature processing, it cannot be modified or used in another process until the lock is released.
Solution: Check for Active Processes: Identify if there are any active processes that are using the characteristic. You may need to check with your colleagues or review the transaction logs to see if someone else
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